Sclerotherapy in West Roxbury, Massachusetts (MA)

Sclerotherapy is a form of treatment for both spider veins and average-sized varicose veins. This treatment uses a chemical injected into the troublesome veins to cause the blood to coagulate, inflamation to set in, and the vein to eventually collapse so that the blood supply is rerouted to healthier veins. One variation of sclerotherapy, foam sclerotherapy, suspends the chemical in foam to provide greater adhesion to the vein walls.

Depending on the number of veins to be treated, a sclerotherapy session usually takes less than 30 minutes. After the procedure, the treatment site is wrapped in a bandage which applies pressure to control any bleeding and promote healing. Once treated with sclerotherapy, varicose veins do not come back.

Sclerotherapy is done on an outpatient basis and is only mildly painful. Other than the sting of the injection, some patients report some light cramping during the injection of the solution, but this quickly passes. Although all procedures have some risks, sclerotherapy has very few. Light bruising sometimes occurs around the affected area, and some patients have reported that freckling developed temporarily in the treatment area, but these both usually disappear within weeks.

With sclerotherapy, some patients may require several injection sessions for optimal results, but these are scheduled about a month apart. After finishing the treatment, the pain and unsightly appearance of the damaged veins are greatly improved. Patients report significantly smoother skin and little discoloration. Because these results are achieved without hospitalization or general anesthesia, sclerotherapy is a better choice than surgery for many patients. Patients also find recovery time is much shorter with sclerotherapy, and they are usually able to return to work within days.

Utilizing a list of carefully selected vein treatment options, this West Roxbury vein doctor has allowed many patients to overcome venous conditions such as varicose veins and spider veins. Dr. Yan Katsnelson understands the plight that these conditions may cause for some patients. Varicose veins may be very uncomfortable and may cause heaviness in the legs. They may also be considered very aesthetically unappealing, which has caused some patients to feel self-conscious. Spider veins do not cause pain, but may be just as unappealing. This West Roxbury is determined to help patients overcome these conditions in a safe and healthy manner.

The treatments utilized by this West Roxbury vein doctor are compression stockings, endovenous laser ablation, sclerotherapy and venous reflux exams. Patients should discuss these treatments with Dr. Yan Katsnelson or a medical professional at USA Vein Clinics- Boston. All procedures are performed using advanced and efficient medical equipment and technology.